Valpo Among Top 40 Leading Institutions of Participation in Study Abroad

For the fifth year in a row, the Institute of International Education has ranked Valparaiso University among the top 40 leading institutions in the United States (Masters level) by percentage of undergraduate participation in study abroad. 35.3% of Valparaiso University undergraduate students participated in a credit-bearing study abroad or international internship program in the 2013 Open Doors Report. According to the Institute on International Education, only 9.4% of all U.S. undergraduates studied abroad during their degree program. Valparaiso University has consistently ranked in the top 40 since 2009.

NEW Partnership with IEP (International Education Programs)

Valparaiso University has entered into a partnership with International Education Programs. A unique assest to IEP is its strategic partnership with Center for International Studies Abroad (CISabroad) to offer additional programs to Valpo students. IEP at Valparaiso University offers traditional semester and summer programs, internship placements, volunteer projects and faculty-led programs to over 30 destinations worldwide. IEP is on campus in the Office of International Programs to advise on these programs. Students who are interested must be approved by the Valpo Office of International Programs in order to apply for CISabroad programs and to earn credit toward their degree requirements at Valpo. To get started click on this document: checklist IEP @Valpo Programs.pdf For more information, please contact erasmo.mendez@valpo.edu